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Sounds & Spirit Newsletter: Kicking off the new season on 1/15!
Fri, Jan 10 2025NEW SEASON!
It’s a new year and a new season of Sound & Spirit fun is coming your way! Our first rehearsal is this upcoming Wednesday, January 15! If you have not registered and paid your invoice yet, please do so as soon as you can. If you have any questions, please contact Henry Pollock (webmaster@soundandspirit.net). The Spring Concerts will be on Friday, May 16 & Saturday, May 17!
HOLIDAY MUSIC TURN IN
If you haven’t yet turned in your holiday music, bring it to the first rehearsal on 1/15 or contact Jen Young (Jenniferlea_young@yahoo.com).
OPEN REHEARSALS
Share Sound & Spirit with your friends! The first two rehearsals (1/15 and 1/22) are open rehearsals that allow new members to give us a try before committing to the group. Bring along your friends!
MLK DAY SING
If you are interested in singing with Sound & Spirit for the MLK Day celebration on Monday, January 20, please complete this form (even if you signed up via the paper list already). Kids and Teens are welcome! Review the songs we will be singing here and here. There will be one rehearsal this Wednesday 1/15 from 6:15pm - 6:50pm – please attend!
HOLIDAY SHOW PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Jennifer Keane’s husband, Kevin Keene, took amazing photos and video of the holiday concert! Click here to see it all. If you would like to have a better resolution file to print from, email Jennifer (jennifer.keane@icloud.com) with the details and tell us which photo/s you would like. If you would like to just watch the videos, it is easier on YouTube.
In case you need another reason to sing: According to Dr. Francis Collins, music gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy!
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If you have any questions about the newsletter, please feel free to reach out to Lilia (lilia@liliaweisfeldt.com).
S&S Newsletter: Saturday Concert Call Time
Sat, Dec 14 2024S&S Caroling on SUNDAY 12/15/24!
Sat, Dec 14 2024S&S Important Concert Updates
Thu, Dec 12 2024SHOW DETAILS
- BUY TICKETS: HERE!!
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED URGENTLY: We have a few critical needs for volunteers for Friday and Saturday. Please sign up here to help out.
- PARENTS: Only books will be permitted with the Kids during the concert (all phones and fidget toys must remain in the green room during the show).
- CALL TIMES: Friday 12/13: arrive at 5:30pm, Saturday 12/14: arrive at 1:30pm
- BINDER COVERS: Please remove all materials from the front and back, so they are just black.
- ARRANGE MUSIC: Arrange your music in concert order, so there is no flipping and searching in the concert.
- WATER: Only water is allowed in the Sanctuary and it must be in a clear or plain black (ideally non-metal) bottle (no stickers). Please have your name on your water bottle (even if disposable) and take it with you when you leave.
OTHER NOTES
- CAROLING: We have three caroling opportunities; please sign up!: 12/15, 12/21, 12/31. If you are caroling on 12/15, please bring your binder and music.
- WRAP PARTY: Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30 - 7:30 at Fisk Church on Walnut Street in Natick. Sign up to bring a treat on this Google doc. Contact Joanmarie Goodwin with questions (ducky1024@gmail.com).
- MLK DAY: If you are interested in singing with Sound & Spirit for the MLK Day celebration, please complete this form (even if you signed up via the paper list already). Review the songs we will be singing here and here. Everyone planning on participating in the MLK Day performance should plan to stick around after the Wrap Party for 15 minutes to review music.
- SPRING DATES: We will begin the Spring Semester on January 15. Concerts will be on May 15 & 16!
Get Pumped – It’s Showtime!
If you have any questions about the newsletter, please feel free to reach out to Lilia (lilia@liliaweisfeldt.com).
S&S Kid Arrival Time Update for WEDNESDAY 12/11
Sun, Dec 8 2024S&S Newsletter: Last Rehearsal Reminders & Announcements
Sat, Dec 7 2024
Holiday Show Tickets are on sale now! Hang our holiday show flier around town and share the ticket link with your family and friends. If every member is able to sell 10 tickets, we’ll have an amazing audience to cheer on our spectacular performance!
PARENTS & CHOIR MEMBER FAMILIES: We need your help! Please sign up to help at rehearsal on Wednesday and during the show. Please sign up here to help out. Thanks!
CALL TIMES FOR REHEARSAL & SHOW
Wednesday 12/11:
Teens 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids & Adults 6:00pm - 8:30pm
ARC 8:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday 12/13:
All 5:30pm (may be adjusted after rehearsal)
Show 7:30pm
Saturday 12/14:
All 1:30pm (may be adjusted after first show)
Show 3:00pm
- Don’t forget to sing a bit every day and be in the running to win the Concert Chops Challenge! We encourage you to sing every day and to review your S&S music at least 3 times per week. The first prize is better vocals and a better sound for S&S. The second prize is the big mystery box!
- Sing along with the holiday show playlist as much as you can! Updated song list order.
- Danny Boy
- Flu Fugue
- Do You Hear What I Hear: Sop 1, Sop 2, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Accomp, Accomp+All Parts (also available in Rehearsal Recordings)
- Rehearsal Recordings: You can access rehearsal recordings on the member portion of the website under “Rehearsal Recordings”. Look for your voice part to practice with. Click on ‘Title’ to sort the 2024 recordings to the top
- MLK DAY: If you are interested in singing with Sound & Spirit for the MLK Day celebration, please complete this form (even if you signed up via the paper list already).
- Vocal tip of the week from Kate! Take a straw and blow bubbles into a glass of water while you are humming through the straw. A nice warm-up to your day… A nice recovery from over singing or over talking.
- Fa La La La La! We have two caroling opportunities! One on Sunday, December 15th at 2:00pm at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham. Another on Saturday, December 21 at 2:00pm at Mary Ann Morse in Natick. Wear your most festive outfit and plan on singing for about an hour. If you want to join us, please sign up at this Google Doc for 12/15 and this Google Doc for 12/21 by December 8th. Feel free to invite your family members.
- Our Winter Concert wrap party will be on Wednesday December 18th from 6:30 - 7:30 at Fisk Church on Walnut Street in Natick. Sign up to bring a treat at our next rehearsals or on this Google doc. Contact Joanmarie Goodwin with questions (ducky1024@gmail.com).
- The A Cappella Singers Winter Concert is on Saturday December 7th at 7:00PM at the Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St Natick. Tickets at the door $15.00 Students/ Seniors, $20.00 General Admission. Current S&S members, Jan Westerhoff (alto) and Sue Seltzer (soprano), sing in this chorus, plus a few past Sound and Spirit Members. Join them for a night of fantastic music, plus a holiday Sing-A-Long.
- The Newton Community Chorus is presenting Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00PM at Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge St. Newton. Tickets: General Admission, $20 online, $25 at the door, Students and Seniors: $15 online, $18 at the door. Sheryl Stockless sings in this chorus as well as in S&S. Come hear Handel’s glorious work!
Don’t be this guy – look at your music!
If you have any questions about the newsletter, please feel free to reach out to Lilia (lilia@liliaweisfeldt.com).
S&S Newsletter: Last Rehearsal Reminders & Announcements
Sat, Dec 7 2024
Holiday Show Tickets are on sale now! If every member is able to sell 10 tickets, we’ll have an amazing audience to cheer on our spectacular performance! Hang our holiday show flier around town and share the ticket link with your family and friends.
PARENTS & CHOIR MEMBER FAMILIES: We need your help! Please sign up to help at rehearsal on Wednesday and during the show. Please sign up here to help out. Thanks!
CALL TIMES FOR REHEARSAL & SHOW
Wednesday 12/11:
Teens 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kids 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults 6:00pm - 8:30pm
ARC 8:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday 12/13:
All 5:30pm (may be adjusted after rehearsal)
Show 7:30pm
Saturday 12/14:
All 1:30pm (may be adjusted after first show)
Show 3:00pm
- All lyrics MUST be memorized! Parents, please review lyrics with your kiddo or teen to make sure they are prepared!
- Kids: Frosty the Snowman (Molly’s Intro to be memorized)
- Kids: You’re Never Fully Dressed
- Kids: The Latke Song – soloists please memorize your part!
- All: Sleigh Ride
- Teens: Candlelight
- Teens: Jingle Bells Skit - please spend the time necessary to practice this skit for our next rehearsal.
- MLK DAY: If you are interested in singing with Sound & Spirit for the MLK Day celebration, please complete this form (even if you signed up via the paper list already).
- Vocal tip of the week from Kate! Take a straw and blow bubbles into a glass of water while you are humming through the straw. A nice warm-up to your day… A nice recovery from over singing or over talking.
- Fa La La La La! We have two caroling opportunities! One on Sunday, December 15th at 2:00pm at Mary Ann Morse at Heritage in Framingham. Another on Saturday, December 21 at 2:00pm at Mary Ann Morse in Natick. Wear your most festive outfit and plan on singing for about an hour. If you want to join us, please sign up at this Google Doc for 12/15 and this Google Doc for 12/21 by December 8th. Feel free to invite your family members.
- Our Winter Concert wrap party will be on Wednesday December 18th from 6:30 - 7:30 at Fisk Church on Walnut Street in Natick. Sign up to bring a treat at our next rehearsals or on this Google doc. Contact Joanmarie Goodwin with questions (ducky1024@gmail.com).
Don’t be this guy – look at your music!
If you have any questions about the newsletter, please feel free to reach out to Lilia (lilia@liliaweisfeldt.com).
Reminder: S&S Rehearsal Details & Important Notes (Adults)
Tue, Dec 3 2024REMINDER:
- Please arrive at the First Congregational Church (FCC) by 5:45pm and be in the pews, ready to warm up, by 5:55pm.
- All rehearsals will now be at FCC. All choir members MUST enter through the front door (not the side door). The only exception is if you need an elevator to the sanctuary; you may use the entrance on the side. There are two handicap parking spaces near our accessible entrance and elevator.
Seven of our Teens are in Natick High School’s musical, Hadestown, this weekend! It would be lovely to support them and the show! Tickets available at the door or online.
Reminder: S&S Rehearsal Details & Important Notes (Kids & Teens)
Tue, Dec 3 2024REMINDER:
- Please arrive at the First Congregational Church (FCC) by 5:45pm and be in the pews, ready to warm up, by 5:55pm.
- Please walk your child into the FCC Sanctuary and return to the Sanctuary for pick up. For safety reasons, kids need to stay all together in the Sanctuary until they are picked up inside the building.
- All rehearsals will now be at FCC. All choir members MUST enter through the front door (not the side door). The only exception is if you need an elevator to the sanctuary; you may use the entrance on the side. There are two handicap parking spaces near our accessible entrance and elevator.
- We are excited to be nearing our big holiday show weekend and your child is no doubt excited as well! In order for our remaining rehearsals to be most productive, all of the kids need to focus on the directions of the directors and choreographers. If you can remind your kiddo of their responsibility as a choir member just before they come to rehearsal, that will help all choir members have a very successful rehearsal!
Seven of our Teens are in Natick High School’s musical, Hadestown, this weekend! It would be lovely to support them and the show! Tickets available at the door or online.
